Amir Karara facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amir Karara
أمير كرارة
Karara in an interview with El Fagr News
Born	Amir Muhammad Hussein Karara (1977-10-10) 10 October 1977 (age 47) Cairo, Egypt
Other names	Pasha of Egypt
Occupation	Actor television presenter
Years active	1992–present
Known for	Kalabsh
Spouse(s)	Hend Salah Hosny ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	3
Relatives	Mahmoud Shokoko

Amir Karara (born October 10, 1977) is a famous Egyptian actor and television host. He is well-known for his exciting action roles in movies and TV shows. Many people in Egypt know him by the nickname "Basha Masr," which means "Pasha of Egypt."

His career took off when he hosted the TV show Star Maker in 2003. He is famous for starring in action movies like Karmouz War (2018) and Horob Edtirari (2017). He is also known for the popular TV series Kalabsh, which was a huge success.

Early Life and Sports

Amir Karara was born in Cairo, Egypt. He went to college and studied tourism, but he chose a different career path. Before becoming an actor, Karara was a talented volleyball player. He was even part of Egypt's main national volleyball team and played in world championships. However, he decided not to continue with a career in sports.

Personal Life

In 2006, Karara married Hend Salah Hosny. She is the sister of the famous football player and actor Ahmed Salah Hosny. Together, they have three children named Selim, Laila, and Nelly.

In December 2020, Karara shared that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He announced his full recovery in January 2021.

Acting Career

Karara in the TV series Hawari Bucharest (2015)

Karara started his career by acting in television commercials. A businessman named Tarek Nour noticed his talent and gave him his first big opportunity. In 2002, Karara began hosting the program Star Maker. That same year, he acted in the comedy series Youth Online.

Over the years, Karara has appeared in many successful movies and TV shows. Some of his important films include Zaky Chan (2005) and Kasablanka (2019).

Famous Roles

One of Karara's most famous roles is Sleim El-Ansary in the drama series Kalabsh. The show was so popular that it ran for three seasons, from 2017 to 2019.

In 2020, he played the real-life hero Ahmed Mansi in the biographical series Al Ekhtiar. A biographical show tells the life story of a real person. This series was also a major success.

Selected Works

Here are some of Amir Karara's most well-known movies and TV shows.

Films

Series